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Thursday, October 5, 2006
Reflecting on the first four games
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
My man Steve Wyche had to attend a “WatchDog” journalism seminar today and passed the blog over to me. Been waiting to fire up those dormant blogging skills.
Well, here goes:
With the Falcons off for a few days, it’s time kick back for a second and reflect on the first four games. At 3-1 entering their bye week here are some quick highlights/lowlights.
1: Defense has allowed one touchdown and that was on a double reverse to New Orleans.
2: Offense has moved the ball between the 20s, scoring only 3 times on 17 trips inside the redzone. Why not pound the ball at folks instead of throwing those cutesy play-action passes when you get close-in?
3: The Uncle Mortie experiment seems to be working out. The 46-year-old Morten Andersen made 5 of 5 field goal attempts against Arizona. Michael Koenen had missed 6 of 8 in the first two games.
4: There’s a possibility that John Abraham could be back vs. the Giants on Oct. 15.
5: Second-year linebacker Michael Boley is emerging as a force.
6: Ashley Lelie has flashed his big play ability on 48-yard and 51-yard gains. But overall, if the passing game were a middle school it would be on the “Needs Improvement List” in the “No Wide Receiver Left Behind” program.
How about your own high/lowlights? What are you plans for Sunday with the Falcons off? Plan to scout Eli Manning and the Giants who host the Washington Redskins at 1 p.m. or plan on watching T.O.’s return to Philly?
